Job Openings Fitter | PMR (CL)

About the job Fitter | PMR (CL)

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION:          04.05.2026

CLOSING DATE:                       13.05.2026

DEPARTMENT:                         PMR ENGINEERING

DOMAIN:                                 UTILITIES

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To perform first-line maintenance on mechanical equipment to ensure plant/operations performance is maintained within normal operating parameters.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • Trade Certificate in Fitting and Machining essential.
  • Relevant experience in a mining/chemical environment will be an added advantage.
  • Knowledge and understanding of plant equipment and processes.
  • Knowledge pertaining to lock-out and isolation procedures.
  • Knowledge of principles of hydraulics and pneumatics.
  • The ability to follow technical manuals and engineering diagrams.
  • Good communication skills with the ability to read and write in English.
  • Practical and problem-solving skills
  • Medically fit for the Platinum Metal Refinery (PMR).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct and attend to all mechanical planned and breakdown maintenance.
  • Attend to all breakdowns, daily inspections, and new installations.
  • Ensure maximum plant availability through proper maintenance.
  • Report abnormalities and adjust mechanical equipment operating outside of normal parameters.
  • Install and maintain mechanical equipment.
  • Adhere to safety and security standards.
  • Perform standby duties and overtime when required.
  • Promote and maintain good housekeeping in areas of responsibility.


  1. APPLICATIONS (CV, COPIES OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ID IN ONE DOCUMENT) MUST BE UPLOADED ONTO THE VACANCY PORTAL ON THE INTRANET/SPRINGS/VACANCIES/ OR ON LET’S TALK - INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
  2. YOUR MANAGER / SUPERVISOR MUST BE AWARE OF YOUR APPLICATION.
  3. PLEASE QUOTE THE RELEVANT REFERENCE NUMBER ON THE APPLICATION FORM.
  4. SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES MAY BE SUBJECTED TO PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENTS - IMPALA PLATINUM LTD RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.
  5. IN THE EVENT THAT YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATIONS, YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE VIEWED AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
  6. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES FROM THE DESIGNATED GROUPS IN LINE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT, THE COMPANY’S RECRUITMENT POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PLAN.
  7. IMPALA PLATINUM LIMITED COMPLIES WITH THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013. YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROCESSED IN A LAWFUL, LEGITIMATE, AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER. BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, YOU GIVE YOUR EXPRESS & INFORMED CONSENT TO PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR RECRUITMENT PURPOSES.
  8. FRAUD ALERT: IMPALA PLATINUM WILL NEVER REQUEST YOU TO MAKE ANY CASH DEPOSIT / PAYMENTS AS PART OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

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